Over the course of our careers, we’ve come to appreciate how important varied
life experiences are to successful leadership. Diverse backgrounds mean lawyers
who understand clients’ evolving businesses from every angle. Different perspectives feed novel approaches to solving complex problems and delivering
top-notch service.

Inclusive leaders lead from the front. They embrace differences and reinforce
our commitment to recruit, mentor, and promote talented lawyers from all walks
of life. That commitment enriches our client relationships in significant ways.
It’s why we value colleagues who bring it all — their whole selves — to
McGuireWoods.

We’ve made important progress in building a diverse community and an
inclusive culture. It is not, however, enough. Not until everyone is included in
a meaningful way, and not until everyone is contributing materially to our
clients’ successes, will we be satisfied.

We know it won't be easy. But we will bring our whole selves to the effort.

OUR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

McGuireWoods has a history of hiring, developing, promoting and retaining
lawyers of color, women and LGBT lawyers, and veterans. Continually establishing
new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support
for our diverse lawyers in their careers. The firm's lawyer networks are an example of how we support our attorneys in building
communities within the firm.

LEADING THE WAY

Two very active groups are charged with focusing on diversity and inclusion:
the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Diversity Action Council.

Established in 2006, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee — chaired by
Baltimore partner and accomplished trial lawyer Ava Lias-Booker — focuses on
identifying, attracting, and retaining diverse talent. The D&I Committee also
helps incorporate inclusiveness in our professional development, supports
retention through lawyer networks, strengthens our marketing and business
development opportunities, mentors diverse lawyers, and ensures the firm is well
represented at elite events and conferences.

Our Diversity Action Council, led by Managing Partner J. Tracy Walker IV, is
the second leadership committee dedicated to advancing the firm’s strategic D&I
goals. Formed in 2013, the DAC holds firm leadership accountable for promotion
and development of our diverse attorneys by ensuring all firm resources are
effectively deployed to further their careers. Every month, DAC members get
together for a rigorous assessment of each department’s progress in advancing
the firm’s diversity goals.

Such engagement and accountability, buttressed by tailored programs and
training, has resulted in steady progress.

No. 5 among “The 25 Best Law Firms
for Black Attorneys.”

- Law360

Diverse Lawyers

Diverse Leaders

Recognized as a leading business for
promoting LGBT D&I in the workplace.

- Equality Virginia and Equality Illinois

D&I ADVANCES

A key focus of the firm’s strategic plan, diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do
business, informing how we RECRUIT, RETAIN, and PROMOTE lawyers to serve our
clients. Our efforts are also supported by partnerships with clients and community members
committed to advancing diversity in the legal profession. Working together, we can build a
synergistic whole greater than the sum of its parts. That’s diversity in action.

EXPANDED SUMMER PROGRAM

Extending into more markets to reach diverse talent, with 42% of
summer associates now racially/ethnically diverse.

ROONEY RULE

Adopted for associate recruiting before the Mansfield Rule was
announced, with diversity increasing to 60%.

LCLD FOUNDER

Supporting Leadership Council on Legal Diversity programs
including 1L Scholars, Fellows, Pathfinder, and Success in Law
School Mentoring.

PIPELINE TO PRACTICE

P2P Foundation sponsorship includes working with leading clients to
mentor diverse law students and new lawyers.

DIVERSITY DIRECTORY

Strengthening our community by connecting our client service teams
with diverse lawyers with specific experience.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

The Women's Leadership Development Forum helps our senior associates
develop the networking and client service skills needed to advance to
partnership.

CLIENT PARTNERING

Working with firm clients who share our passion for advancing the
careers of diverse attorneys through industry-focused programs.

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